Certified Medical Assistant

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Eagle Pass (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Community Health Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The role includes clinical and administrative duties to keep the clinic running smoothly, from preparing patients for exams to recording vital signs and administering medications.

The position requires a high school diploma and an accredited medical assisting program, with two years of clinic experience; CMA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of an accredited medical assisting program are required.
• Two years’ experience in a clinic or physician office setting.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and administrative duties under the Director of Nursing.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment; take vitals and record medical information.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by the provider; collect specimens.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Accredited medical assisting program

CMA certification preferred

Job description

Position: Certified Medical Assistant

Supervisor: Director of Nursing

Division: Health & Human Services Administration

Department: Kickapoo Community Health Center

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Certified Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties as part of the clinical care team; helps keep health care services in the clinic setting running smoothly.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
• Confer with provider regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and providing them with a patient gown.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measures their vital signs, height and weight.
• Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics and other information in the medical record.
• Prepare and administer medications, including injections and immunizations, as directed by the provider.
• Collect blood or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens and prepare them for testing as necessary.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and provider’s instructions to patients.
• Help provider examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as removing sutures
• Support patient care delivery by authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to the pharmacies; contacting medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for admission, testing or procedures.
• Assist the nurse in referring patient to specialists and/or diagnostic testing in accordance to referral protocols and as directed by the provider
• Will respond to emergency/disaster situations in accordance to the Emergency Preparedness Plan and provide immediate assistance and first aid as directed by the Supervisor.
• Assist with ECGs, OB/GYN exams and office procedures as needed; and provide other patient care services as directed by the provider.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Prepare and maintain clinical supplies by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdown or calling for repairs
• Prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms.
• Assist the provider in the transfer of patient to the hospital by activating the emergency response number (911); ensure family is notified of the disposition of the patient
• Discharge patients as directed by the provider ensuring that the patient receives and is instructed on the Plan of Care and provided any additional information
• Assist the clinical team in responding to medical emergencies in the clinic by bringing emergency equipment to the site of the emergency, providing CPR as necessary and/or contacting family or 911 as directed by the provider or nurse
• Will respond to emergency/disaster situations in accordance to the Emergency Preparedness Plan and assist the provider and/or in providing immediate medical assistance such as first aid as directed
• Employee must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of patient data and information according to privacy regulations, including HIPAA.
• Employee assures age and culturally appropriate, holistic patient care based on mission, standards and policies; adheres to standards of relevant regulatory agencies.
• Employee must consistently be courteous to patient, staff and visitors.
• Employee participates in clinic performance improvement activities to measure, assess and improve the quality of patient care.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and abilities for the position:

• Required to complete basic mathematical computations as related to medications.
• The medical assistant must demonstrate ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of issues; ability to interpret and provide instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form. Under limited direct supervision, makes decisions that directly affect patient well-being and comfort with high consequence of error.
• The medical assistant must have the ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations.
• Language & Communication: Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal direction.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and maintain security of confidential data and information.
• Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.

Supervision exercised:

This position does not carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education/experience requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma and completion of an accredited medical assisting program is required. Two-years’ experience in a clinic or physician office setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) and previous work-related experience is preferred.

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.